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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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